- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glastonbury, CT
Gideon Welles School
Federal NCES profile for Gideon Welles School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090162000279
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gideon Welles School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Glastonbury · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gideon Welles School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gideon Welles School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Glastonbury, CT.
School address
District: Glastonbury School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090162000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+97 students YoY
Gideon Welles School grew from 508 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (+19.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+97 students YoY 090162000279 · Glastonbury, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 11:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Glastonbury High School (1,737 students)
Gideon Welles School grew from 508 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (+19.1%). Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Gideon Welles School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glastonbury Hi
Glastonbury High School
1,737 students
- Smith Middle S
Smith Middle School
875 students
- This school 551
Gideon Welles School
551 students
- Nayaug Element 533
Nayaug Elementary School
533 students
- Buttonball Lan 461
Buttonball Lane School
461 students
- Hebron Avenue 458
Hebron Avenue School
458 students
What this shows Gideon Welles School reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gideon Welles School compares
Gideon Welles School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 74% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,231
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Asian 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Gideon Welles School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Glastonbury School District reports $24,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gideon Welles School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nayaug Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buttonball Lane School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hebron Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gideon Welles School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Glastonbury
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gideon Welles School
How many students attend Gideon Welles School?
Gideon Welles School has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glastonbury, CT. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), up 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gideon Welles School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gideon Welles School is 11:1, which is 9% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gideon Welles School?
9.3% of students at Gideon Welles School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gideon Welles School?
The largest demographic group at Gideon Welles School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Glastonbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gideon Welles School?
Gideon Welles School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gideon Welles School rank among elementary schools in Glastonbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Gideon Welles School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Glastonbury, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Glastonbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Glastonbury School District?
Besides Gideon Welles School, Glastonbury School District also operates Glastonbury High School (1,737 students), Smith Middle School (875 students), and Nayaug Elementary School (533 students). See the Glastonbury School District district page for the complete list.